My Hotpoint-Electra is now basically a Zanussi Jetsystem

[aquarius1984]

Al

We had great success a couple of years ago fitting an 18 series pump to the WM64 replacing its noisy magnetic pump for a shaded pole version which is virtually super silent to run compared to its original.

Mounting on rubber washers is a good idea IMO others may disagree but one thing is for sure the new 18 series pump will almost certainly need to be mounted by drilling new holes in the base of the machine as the original holes wont match up. Simple affair to achieve with a small drill bit.

Fit pump to sump hose on machine and line up so the sump hose sits naturally then position pump in general area of old pump so sump hose is not kinked or obstructed and simply drill the new holes using the pump as a template.

Next bit is the tricky part, you may need to remove or cut the machines pump connection wires and fit spade terminals which is just a simple case of going to Maplins and buying spades, thse are then crimped onto the wires and your good to go. Usually only 2 wires and it makes no odds which way round on the pump they go IIRC.

18 series pumps can usually be sourced on Fleapay for around £5 or so think we bought ours in bulk (10 for £30 IIRC) and have been brilliant.

 

[aquarius1984]

Criag great modification although I would be tempted to tune down the water level the machine uses so you get a really vigourous wash in really concentrated sudz.

As far as the door boot jet is concerned yes it gives more spray and splash action I wonder if a yellow "Fan" sprayer from a Zanussi Jetsystem could be used to make it watertight I daresay a small hole to fit it and jubillee clipped it would work. The hole you made in the outer tub at the top could be bunged with a rubber bung so you have the option of using both as your mood takes you.

I would of suggested the green Hoover Quattro jet nozzle but they seem puny in comparison and the one on Mum's Quattro never did seem to do much to wet the load.

Maybe the Earlier Candy Activa jet which sprays a fan of water could be an option too. That seemed effective but really does whip up sudz.

Il have to say it though I could never do what you have done LOL Original IS best LOLOLOLOL...........

 

[optima]

Rob

I'm more than happy really with the way it is now & i kind of like the suspense of watching it hoping that the drum will stop with the lifter towards the top filling it with water & showering it down on the load (which it does do very often) as for reducing the water level (great minds think alike) that is the next thing on my to do list.
ps I want those lovely "classic Hotpoints" on show in my kitchen.

 

[hotpointfan]

Rob

Lovely Hotpoints! One assumes they were the subject of the last wash in post

On another note, I recognise that kettle design. My grandma has the traditional version of that, with the matching toaster and chip fryer & tin opener!

Jacob

 

[rolls_rapide]

If I remember correctly...

The Zanussi machines of the 1980s were supposed to spray the load with water and periodically spin-wash.

I always had the impression from the brochures, that the heater was in a tank at floor level, beside the filter, and that the wash solution was pumped up through the top of the tub, down through the drum, into the laundry. The machine would then spin the suds out, back to the heater/filter tank, to be pumped back up again.

Brochures, in my experience, always tell some form of lies. Never the whole truth. Sometimes diagrams are doctored, other times photos depict machines which never make it to the shop floors in that particular guise.

 

[optima]

Well it's basically what i've done to my machine but with a lower wash water content & with the spin wash which is a total waste of time. The only one advantage of the Electrolux Jetsystem is that 100% of the detergent is being used when placed in the soap drawer, because the wash water is constantly pumped back onto the load. The thing i like about my machine is that it uses a lot more water to wash the clothes which gives a far better wash result.

 

[newwave1]

Rolls, you're Definately right about the heater in a separate chamber at the base of the machine.

I have a picture of one of those in one of my Haynes manuals. Not the case on the first split panel machines like the fj1033 like I had which went back to being in the drum.

I love a good recirculatory jet. I think it is a great feature to have.

Darren